How Long Should I Leave the Hose on?
How do you convert "inches of water" to the flow of water that comes out of your hose?read more
View ArticleWe Like This: Rain Barrels
Be it drought, a watering ban, or simply an aversion to expensive water bills, there are plenty of reasons a rain barrel or two come in handy.read more
View ArticleTop 10 Ways to Conserve Water
Water is vital to the life of your garden and yard, yet gardeners often waste this precious resource. Whether your area is suffering from a drought or not, follow these guidelines to cut down on water...
View ArticleSoaker Hoses
Soaker hoses offer an efficient way to water plants without waste.read more
View ArticleXeriscaping
In areas of the country where drought is measured in years—years in which winter rain did not replenish the reservoirs—xeriscaping is becoming a way of life in the garden.read more
View ArticleMaking a Splash
Water-wise gardeners opt for soaker hoses and drip irrigation systems whenever possible, because these methods apply water directly over the root zone of plants and minimize water loss from evaporation...
View ArticleHow To Install a Rain Barrel
1. Choose a rain barrel made with food-grade plastic that holds at least 55 gallons of water. Locate it uphill from the area you'd like to irrigate, near a downspout, and on a hard, flat surface.read more
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